Scientific study at Prospect School

Vaibhav Harsad, Puis Surendralal and Jake Groves took part in activities designed to develop their interest in scientific careers

Year Nine pupils from Prospect School in Tilehurst discovered the weird and wonderful world of science.

The event, organised by The University of Reading’s Widening Partnership Office, saw nearly 200 pupils from the Cockney Hill school take part in several hands-on activities including solving a murder mystery using forensic chemistry.

Students also had a go at making their own electronic reaction time testers, designing Lego robots and building and testing their own earthquake-proof structures.

Dr Rachel South from the university said: “The day was a massive success. It highlighted some of the career options available to those who decide to study science, jobs which really have a positive impact in today’s society.

“Hopefully the event inspired some of the pupils to go and study science in further and higher education.”